Diuretic activity of organomercury (II) complexes of theophylline and theobromine

Organomercury(II) complexes of the types, p-XC6H4HgL (A) and p-XC6H4HgCl(L') (B) [LH = theophylline; L' = theobromine; X = Me, NO2], have been synthesised and characterized. Conductance measurements indicate that the complexes are non-electrolytes. The structures of the complexes have been elucidated by spectral studies (IR, UV, and 1H, 13C NMR). The complexes have been tested for diuretic activity. The structure-activity relationship has been propounded.